1982 West African Nations Cup

1982 West African Nations Cup
Tournament details
Host country Benin
Dates 13—23 February
Teams 7
Final positions
Champions  Ghana (5th title)
Runners-up  Liberia
Third place  Nigeria
Tournament statistics
Matches played 16
Goals scored 44 (2.75 per match)

The first edition of the West African Nations Cup was held in Benin between 13 February and 23 February 1982. The title was won by Ghana.

Group 1

Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
 Ghana 43120117+4
 Ivory Coast 33030990
 Niger 33030550
 Benin 2302148-4
Group matches

February 13, 1982
Benin  0 4  Ghana

February 15, 1982
Ghana  5 5  Ivory Coast

February 15, 1982
Benin  2 2  Niger

February 17, 1982
Ghana  2 2  Niger

February 17, 1982
Benin  3 3  Ivory Coast

February 19, 1982
Ivory Coast  1 1  Niger

Group 2

Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA GD
 Togo 4220031+2
 Upper Volta 42101330
 Liberia 0200213-2
 Nigeria Withdrew
Group matches

February 13, 1982
Togo  1 0  Liberia

February 15, 1982
Upper Volta  2 1  Liberia

February 17, 1982
Togo  2 2  Upper Volta

Knockout stages

Semi-finals Final
Feb 19 - Cotonou
  Ghana  1  
  Upper Volta  0  
 
Feb 23 - Cotonou
      Togo  1
    Ghana  2
Third place
Feb 21 - Cotonou Feb 22 - Cotonou
  Togo (pen.)  1 (5)   Upper Volta (pen.)  1
  Ivory Coast  1 (3)     Ivory Coast  1

Result

 1982 West African Nations Cup Winners 

Ghana
First title

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